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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $73,200 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NO. 001-0220-414-42-51 FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY’S TRANSITION TO DISTRICT-BASED ELECTIONS
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, members of the City Council are currently elected in “at-large” elections, in which each City Councilmember is elected by the registered voters of the entire City; and
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2024, the City of Foster City (“City”) received a certified letter from a potential plaintiffs’ attorney, alleging a violation of the California Voting Rights Act (the “CVRA”) and threatening litigation if the City declines to voluntarily change to a district-based election system for electing Councilmembers; and WHEREAS, on August 19, 2024, the City Council gave direction for the City Manager to proceed with retaining a demographer under the City Manager’s purchasing authority in the City’s Purchasing Policy; and
WHEREAS, on September 3, 2024, the City Council adopted City Resolution No. 2024-91 initiating the City’s intent to transition from at-large elections to district-based elections; and
WHEREAS, City staff retained the demographer services of Redistricting Partners in the amount not to exceed $49,500; and
WHEREAS, the additional cost of $23,700 associated with the City’s transition to district-based elections include informational mailers sent to residents, translation of materials, and legal noticing for public hearings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby authorize the appropriation of $73,200 from the General Fund to Account No. 001-0220-414-42-51 for the costs associated with the City’s transition to district-based elections.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 7th day of October, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
PATRICK SULLIVAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK